Monsoon clouds were popping up in the southwest valley near Blue Diamond around noon. From south of Summerlin north to Cheyenne was hit with quick downpours.
Las Vegas Weather
In 11 days of heat that Southern Nevadans have never felt before, five ones were set and two were tied. Rain is a 40 percent chance on Sunday.
Clouds and rain covered a majority of the valley Saturday afternoon, dropping temperatures from 110 to about 95 as of 7 p.m.
Ten days of record heat came to a possible end when a rare weather phenomenon blew through Las Vegas — a haboob, also known as a big dust storm.
Southern Nevada is experiencing temperatures that have never been recorded. Here’s a look at why — and what can be done.
An optometrist gives advice on how to protect your eyes from the sun amid the blistering heat of summer in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas reached 115 degrees or higher for seven consecutive days and 10 days at 110 or hotter.
Some problems on the road are caused by the heat, but people also need to service their vehicles, a supervisor with NDOT’S Freeway Service Patrol says.
Thursday marked the ninth straight day of highs reaching 110 or higher, as well as six straight days of new daily high records. Rain may arrive on the weekend.
Rep. Dina Titus, whose bill is supported by the city of Las Vegas, said extreme heat kills more people each year than hurricanes and tornadoes combined.
“It’s still pretty warm through Friday,” meteorologist Brian Planz said. “We can add to the five-day streak for a day or two.”
The Neon Museum has announced that it will be closing during the day because of extreme heat, with temperatures needing to fall below a certain threshold before it will open.
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is temporarily suspending its “Walk-In Wednesdays” services at several DMV locations across the Las Vegas Valley.
Las Vegas sweltered through its fifth straight day of highs above 115 on Wednesday. The valley saw 118, marking the first time the Las Vegas airport had two straight days at 118.
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A Rainbow Canyon gauge received .31 of an inch on Monday afternoon. No other measurable rain was recorded at Regional Flood Control District gauges.
A Saturday high of 73 is forecast by the National Weather Service, but with the race at 10 p.m., temperatures are expected to be in the low 60s. There is a slight chance of rain.
Sin City is reeling from a record summer, with extreme heat killing more of its residents than ever before.
Cold to chill the Las Vegas Valley through the weekend with mountain snow a possibility, says the National Weather Service.
